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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5GC-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5GC-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
...and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ... This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ... This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features This Appendix describes the CPU...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the long line of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA... power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any...
... LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the long line of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GC-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA... power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any...
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The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. See pages 1‑16 to 667 MHz. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external ...L2 cache to you. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for more workspace. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to ...
The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. See pages 1‑16 to 667 MHz. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external ...L2 cache to you. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for more workspace. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of video memory all together provide a full-value, high performance graphic solution to ...
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...TPM), which can now talk to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction You can provide secure working environment. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection...features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-23 for details. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for a ...
...TPM), which can now talk to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. This motherboard only supports Sinosun TPM. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction You can provide secure working environment. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection...features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-23 for details. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for a ...
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... the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details on page 2-32. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts...
... the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details on page 2-32. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts...
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...of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you ...install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Onboard...
...of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you ...install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM Onboard...
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... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5GC-VM ASUS P5GC-VM 1- Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis...
... the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5GC-VM ASUS P5GC-VM 1- Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis...
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...174; 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the... PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the...
...174; 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the... PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13 2. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN +12V GND R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5GC-VM 1-13 2. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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4. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
4. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5GC-VM 1-15 Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for single-channel configuration, this motherboard only supports single-sided memory modules. • When installing four DDR2 DIMM modules, install the single-sided memory modules. •... reduces to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB...
...dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on next page for single-channel configuration, this motherboard only supports single-sided memory modules. • When installing four DDR2 DIMM modules, install the single-sided memory modules. •... reduces to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R P5GC-VM P5GC-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A BC 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS...• 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A BC 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS...• 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5GC-VM 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.